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Tigerwood Decking

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#1 ·
Does anybody have experience successfully staining tiger wood decking? We have two decks that are failing after three months with Penofin. We have had the same result three times in a row on these decks. Sanded with 80 grit. Solvent wipe with acetone. One thin coat.
 
#4 ·
Decks were approximately three months old. They were sanded aggressively. Oil base for hardwoods. We keep sanding wiping and refinishing And we still get three months. The material is very similar to iPe. Coated on all six sides. Stainless steel fasteners. All predrilled.
 
#6 ·
Read the instructions on penofin for this type of wood!! After the initial application, it is recommended to clean and recoat witin 3 months, then a second time in 6 months. Then yearly clean and recoat. These exotics push the oil up and out of the wood. People don't realize what a PITA these woods are to maintain. If cost is an issue with the customer just clean and do not recoat. They will grey but never rot out.
 
#7 ·
Thanks. Yes. That is what we have been doing. It bleaches out and fades like clockwork every three months. Money is not an object. Both homes are over 25,000 sq ft. However they want the deck to look like furniture more then 3 months. I understand that but they pay us to redo it so I'm looking for a longer term solution. Perhaps Aliphatic Urethane Clear? Lol
 
#8 ·
Have you tried using the hardwood prep before hand? Its basically just oxolic acid (wood brightener) but it will work better at removing some of the wood resins and letting your stain soak in a little bit better. Acetone isn't really gonna do much for the sap because it evaporates too fast and the resins in tiger and ipe are way too hard. Need to soak it in something that will break it down a little.
 
#9 ·
I like aecetone as it is good at cleaning oils. We will try oxalic acid and an acrylic/alkyd hybrid in our next application. I have some scraps that we will prep a d coat with various systems and let them sit in the deck. Evaluate which system and prep breaks down first or doesn't.
 
#12 ·
NACE said:
I like aecetone as it is good at cleaning oils. We will try oxalic acid and an acrylic/alkyd hybrid in our next application. I have some scraps that we will prep a d coat with various systems and let them sit in the deck. Evaluate which system and prep breaks down first or doesn't.
Please keep us informed of your test results.
Is your new hybrid system the BM translucent?
 
#21 ·
Yes. After some great help here and speaking with the president of Tigerwood and Internet research we have concluded that we will only get 6 months out of any system at best. We are changing our prep standard. We are still going to sand but we will also finish with a Brightener/Neutralizer. We will go with either the Messmers or the Armstrong Clark. Both customers completely understand and are willing to pay for every 3 to 6 maintenance to keep the look of the wood. We have some scrap pieces that we will put the different systems on, leave on the deck and evaluate the results. My first experience with Tigerwood.